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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in distance learning technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions have to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Cook Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp these promising new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this developing desire for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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